The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is installing a 32,648-square-foot green roof atop its second sheet of ice at Dakotah Sport and Fitness. The new ice arena is scheduled to open in mid-October.

The American Association of Kidney Patients presented Shad Ireland of Prior Lake with the Patient Comeback of the Year Award Aug. 29 during the organization’s 35th annual national convention.

As football fans gear up for tailgating, do you have any tips for making tailgating season fun and simple?

Here are a few ideas:

For quick grill clean up, spray the grill rack with peanut oil (it doesn't burn off grates as quickly as other oils).

If you're watching TV, use ammonia-free cleaner to repel dust and dirt.

To stay organized, keep a spray bottle with soapy water and a roll of paper towels handy to wipe chairs down before or after use.

Hansen

Andy and Andrea Hansen of Savage announce the birth of their daughter, Maggie Marie Hansen, at 12:40 p.m. Aug, 8, 2008 in Shakopee.

She weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches long. She has blue eyes and light brown hair.

Katherine Marie and Noah Philip Landers were married June 28, 2008 at the Church of St. Michael in Prior Lake.Noah and
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